Mondraker Podium S 2026 Hardtail Mountain Bike
Fast, Light and Built for Proper XC Riding
The Mondraker Podium S 2026 is built for riders who want a carbon hardtail that feels quick, efficient and properly race inspired without stepping into the top end of the Podium range. With a lightweight Stealth Air Carbon frame, 100mm RockShox suspension and a modern SRAM T-Type drivetrain, it is made for fast XC riding, big training miles and riders who want a direct, lively feel on the trail.
This is a really smart build for riders who want a premium frame and sorted geometry, but with a build kit that keeps the price a bit more grounded. It still brings the sharp handling and efficient ride feel the Podium range is known for, while keeping things practical and trail-ready.
Key Features
- Podium 29 Stealth Air Carbon frame
- XC Forward Geometry
- RockShox Recon Gold RL Remote fork
- 100mm front travel
- SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type 12-speed drivetrain
- Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc brakes
- Mavic CrossRide 29 Boost wheelset
- ONOFF finishing kit
- 29" wheel platform
- Claimed weight of 10.9kg
Why It Stands Out
The Podium S is a great option for riders who want to get onto a proper carbon XC hardtail without going straight to the RR builds. The frame is still very much a serious Mondraker race hardtail, so you get the same fast, efficient chassis and modern geometry, just with a more accessible build kit.
That makes it a strong choice for marathon riding, XC loops and riders who want a quick, light hardtail that still feels premium underneath them. It is a clean, focused build that puts the money in the right places.
Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Mondraker Podium S 2026 |
| Price | £3,599 |
| Colour Options | Carbon/Black, Red, Blue/Black/Silver |
| Frame | Podium 29 Stealth Air Carbon, XC Forward Geometry, BSA bottom bracket, tapered head tube, HHG internal cable routing, Boost 12x148mm rear axle, UDH, dedicated 1x drivetrain design, Flatmount brake compatible |
| Frame Sizes | S / M / L / XL |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Gold RL Remote 29, Motion Control, Solo Air, 100mm, 42mm offset |
| Fork Remote | RockShox OneLoc |
| Front Travel | 100mm |
| Wheel Size | 29" |
| Headset | ONOFF IS42 / IS52, 1-1/8" / 1.5", sealed bearings |
| Stem | MDK 6061 T6 alloy, +/-5º, S: 60mm / M: 60mm / L: 70mm / XL: 80mm |
| Handlebar | ONOFF S3 0.2 alloy, 760mm, 5mm rise, 8º backsweep, 4º upsweep |
| Grips | Ergon GRX black |
| Seatpost | ONOFF S3 0-R, 31.6mm, 400mm |
| Saddle | Fizik Vento Argo X5 140mm |
| Drivetrain | SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12-speed |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle T-Type shifter |
| Cassette | SRAM XS-1270, 10-52T, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM 70 Eagle, 12-speed, PowerLock |
| Crankset | SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type Boost with DUB axle |
| Crank Lengths | S: 165mm / M: 165mm / L: 170mm / XL: 170mm |
| Chainring | 34T T-Type steel chainring |
| Brakes | Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc brakes |
| Wheelset | Mavic CrossRide 29 Boost |
| Rims | Mavic CrossRide 29 Boost, 30mm internal width, tubeless ready, 28 spokes |
| Spokes | Mavic 28 round J-bent stainless steel |
| Front Hub | Mavic, Boost 15x110mm, IS 6-bolt |
| Rear Hub | Mavic, Boost 12x148mm, ID360 ratchet system, IS 6-bolt, XD freehub |
| Front Tyre | Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4, EXO, tubeless ready, 120TPI |
| Rear Tyre | Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4, EXO, tubeless ready, 120TPI |
| Claimed Weight | 10.9kg |
| Max System Weight | 120kg |
Geometry Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Head Angle | 68.5° |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73° |
| Effective Seat Tube Angle | 74.5° |
| Chainstay Length | 430mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 300mm |
| Wheelbase | 1107mm (S) / 1128mm (M) / 1150mm (L) / 1170mm (XL) |
| Reach | 425mm (S) / 444mm (M) / 463mm (L) / 477mm (XL) |
| Stack | 598mm (S) / 602mm (M) / 611mm (L) / 625mm (XL) |
Size Guide
| Frame Size | Recommended Rider Height |
|---|---|
| S | 163–170cm |
| M | 167–178cm |
| L | 175–188cm |
| XL | 185–200cm |
The Podium S gives you the same fast carbon race-bike platform as the higher Podium models, but with a more accessible build kit that still makes a lot of sense for serious XC riding.